Comparing Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Dry Cupping, and Dry Needling Alongside Physical Therapy for Adults with Mechanical Neck Pain

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a randomized controlled trial to compare the effects of different therapies on adults aged 18 to 40 with mechanical neck pain. The study focuses on evaluating the impact of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, dry cupping, dry needling, and traditional physical therapy on pain and disability. The trial aims to understand how these treatments affect pain intensity and pressure thresholds over four weeks. Participants are divided into four groups one receiving traditional physical therapy alone, and three others receiving traditional physical therapy combined with either integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, dry cupping therapy, or dry needling therapy. The dry cupping and dry needling therapies are administered twice a week for four weeks. The integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique includes ischemic compression, strain-counterstrain, and muscle energy techniques alongside strengthening and stretching exercises. During the four-week intervention, participants undergo regular assessments of pain intensity and pain pressure threshold. Researchers also measure neck disability using the Neck Disability Index. The study involves double-blind procedures with randomized allocation to treatment groups. The trial is sponsored by Beni-Suef University and will monitor participants throughout the intervention period to evaluate treatment effects and safety.

Comparative Impact of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Dry Cupping and Dry Needling on Mechanical Neck Pain; A Randomized Controlled Trial